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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.19, 407.05 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.19, 407.05 and 134.34 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.19 : 407.05 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.19/407.05 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.19x = 407.05 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.19x = 54,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681.23/271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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